BACOLOD CITY – The Bacolod City Police Office (BCPO) is pursuing new drug personalities amid intensified operations that resulted in the recovery of P1.75-million shabu in the past week. In a press conference on Wednesday, BCPO chief Police Col. Eugene Rebadomia said, as declared by his...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said the capital city has become a booming economic hub after reporting a 104 percent increase in new business registrations. Domagoso said data from Jan. 1 to Feb. 13, showed that new business registrations more than doubled compared with the same...
BAGUIO CITY – Travelers to and from this city will no longer have to worry about getting drenched in rain while waiting to get a ride with the upcoming Baguio City Integrated Terminal (BCIT) seen to ease their commuting experience. Edgar Saavedra, chairperson and chief executive officer of...
Mayor Ruffy Biazon said he was not satisfied by the answers given by representatives of Maynilad Water Services about the daily water service interruptions in Muntinlupa. The water service interruptions in Muntinlupa have occurred in barangays in the past few days, angering customers. Biazon...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso called for stronger Manila-Beijing connectivity as he led the countdown to the Chinese New Year in Binondo on Monday night, Feb. 16. Addressing residents and visitors gathered in the world’s oldest Chinatown, Domagoso welcomed Chinese Ambassador...
Ninety-four couples were married in the Muntinlupa City government 's "Kasalang Bayan" held on Feb. 13 at the Muntinlupa City Sports Center. Mayor Ruffy Biazon officiated the mass wedding organized by the city government 's Community Affairs and Development Office. The Muntinlupa Local...
Like a long journey on a motorcycle, relationships also require endurance, balance, and commitment, and these bonds were further strengthened and made official after Marikina City Mayor Maan Teodoro officiated the wedding of 10 rider couples a few days before Valentine’s Day. The special...
METRO MATTERS Few gatherings in the world are capable of bringing millions together across borders, beliefs, and backgrounds, and doing so with order, joy, and unity. The 2026 Sinulog Festival did exactly that. With an estimated 5.6 million participants, Sinulog once again affirmed Cebu’s role...
Mayor Benjie Miranda denounced the recent killing of a 74-year-old woman by the New People’s Army (NPA) in Barangay Tapi, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental. In a radio interview, Miranda expressed deep sorrow over the killing and said he even helped repair the victim 's home after an...
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Matag-ob, Leyte on Wednesday, Feb. 11, approved an ordinance imposing a total smoking ban to safeguard public health. The Sangguniang Bayan unanimously approved the measure that fines violators P1,000 to P2,500, with confiscation of tobacco products and...
CEBU CITY – The repair of two major bridges in Danao City, northern Cebu province will start soon. The Office of the President and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have agreed to reprogram the 2026 funds for their repairs. This development came after Danao Mayor Nito Durano...
CEBU CITY – Suspending classes have become almost automatic when heavy rains strike. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, several local government units (LGUs) in Cebu suspended in-person classes due to heavy rain. But a mayor in one of the towns did the opposite, and his explanation of refusing to suspend...
